Nope, I have a remote. A mouse or pointing device wouldn't work with a 20x4 VFD and would be too distracting in the car with a graphic LCD screen.
Here is a similar device for $10:
http://www.meci.com/default.asp?mode...s&category=286
Linked from:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...ghlight=nipple
Rob